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OnlineCasino.net - 2012 Top Online Gambling Sites

OnlineCasino.net is one of the oldest and most trusted online gambling guides in publication today. Providing comprehensive information on the best online casino games, covering rules, strategy, playing tips and more, OCNet is a popular hub for both newbies and pro's seeking out reliable and trustworthy online casinos to wager real money with. Whether you're just learning how to navigate the world of internet betting, curious about new online casino games or brushing up on playing strategy, or simply in the market for the latest bonuses and promotions, OCNet is your one-stop destination for learning about online gambling sites and which casinos are safe for gaming on the web.

The casino games menu, blog and online casino reviews section can be found in the navigation menu immediately above. Check out the right-hand navigation menu for reviews of the leading gaming software developers, as well as the OCNet gaming guide, covering everything from the best casino bonuses to real money wagering options for U.S. residents. Down further on this page is our Best Online Casinos Chart, updated as of May 17, 2012.

Featured Internet Casinos

Club USA Casino

Club USA offers new players a $150 bonus for table games and a $777 bonus for slots with no max cashout. Great support and fast payouts are never an issue for Club USA players.

Mona Casino

Mona Casino is offering a $2000 bonus and is very popular in the US with an extensive portfolio of casino games. Mona has an excellent reputation for payouts and jackpots.

Legalizing Online Gambling

2012 is here and there is much debate and speculation regarding whether this will be the year that comprehensive legislation to regulate online gambling in the United States (either on a State or Federal level) will be passed into law. Stay tuned to the OCNet Blog for regulatory updates, commentary, new casino and game announcements, promotions and more.

Online Casinos for Real Money

OnlineCasino.net brings you the best online casino sites for real money gaming. There have been thousands of online gambling sites to pop up on the Internet over the past 15 years. To find the right gambling site that fits your style best you'll want to stick with the major online gaming software providers first. These are primarily Playtech, Microgaming and Realtime Gaming. Each of these gambling software platforms powers real money online casinos that offer you the ability to play realistic casino games with safe and regulated betting.

News and industry updates

Daily Promo, Recent Winners and Big Jackpots at Club USA

14 May 2012, 5:31 pm

If you couldn’t tell already, Club USA (along with Mona Casino), is the top-ranking USA-friendly online casino here at OCNet. One of the most established and reputed iGaming operators in business to this day, the Club World Casinos Group has been one of the few RTG-powered online casinos to maintain an untarnished reputation with bettors over the years. No easy task considering that the UK-based Club World has been around since the early days of the internet gambling industry, if you’re thinking about opening a real money account at Club USA, rest assured you’re in good hands. Not only that, Read More

How to Know if an Online Casino is Fair

9 May 2012, 1:57 am

Time and again, the question comes up, “How do I really know that I’m not being cheated by an online casino?” I mean, let’s face it – we’ve probably all asked this question. And if you haven’t, then you probably should.  Better yet, read the rest of this brief article. It will set you straight. While nobody can promise – let alone convince the most skeptical – that online gambling is free of cheating, (lest we forget what went down at Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet), players can certainly negate the possibility of it happening to them. In other words, Read More

32Red Launches First iTunes Blackjack App for Real Money

6 May 2012, 2:44 pm

32 Red Casino is one of the most recognizable brands in the online gambling industry. Even U.S. players who’ve been around the industry since the early days of online gambling (History lesson: that would be the mid-nineties), have had a chance to play at Microgaming-powered 32Red, which unfortunately for the rest of us, no longer allows U.S. player accounts (at least at the time of press). Being one of the most branded names in online casino gambling, it makes sense that 32Red has become the first casino to be approved by iTunes for offering a real money blackjack app on Read More

USA Gaming Spotlight: Mona Online Casino

3 May 2012, 9:33 pm

For U.S. bettors, finding a trustworthy and reliable online casino to call home, let alone a casino that provides excellent customer service, loyalty incentives, tournaments and promotions, can be a tedious and difficult task. Being one of the oldest internet gaming portals in business today, we should know. OCNet has seen plenty of USA-friendly online casinos come and go. We’ve also seen many sites come and stay. Needless to stay, these are the good one’s…i.e. the one’s we tell you all about in our casino reviews guide. One of the more recent USA-friendly casinos to show up on the scene Read More

Analysis of Zynga 2012 First Quarter Financial Results

26 Apr 2012, 8:25 pm

From the company that brought you FarmVille, CityVille, and our personal favorite, Zynga Poker, comes a gain of 6 cents per share. Social gaming developer Zynga (NASDAG: ZNGA), has released its First Quarter financial results for 2012, reporting revenue of $321 million – Up from $243 million one year ago. Beating Wall Street expected earnings by one penny, Zynga appears to be on the rebound following a shaky IPO back in December. While the company’s net loss was $85.4 million, or 12 cents a share, from one year earlier in which net income was $16.8 million, this figure included $133.9 Read More

What to look for in an online casino

There are multiple factors to consider when choosing an online casino to wager real money with. Most importantly, the software platform powering the casino games and backend should be that of an established and certified company. These days, there are several reputable software brands in operation, many of which have been independently tested for inherent fairness and proper RNG functioning.

Once the software platform has been given a "green light", regulatory credentials should be checked and verified. It is important to know where a casino is regulated, as some jurisdictions are more comprehensive and transparent in their auditing procedures than other jurisdictions. Those jurisdictions with little or no background information or open complaint channels should be avoided.

With software and licensing credentials being met, the next most important factor to consider is the customer service track record of the online casino in question. Independent reviews from third party sites such as OCNet are a great resource for determining the overall player satisfaction ratings. Asking questions on forums and giving customer service centers "test" emails and phone calls is another good way to gauge overall customer service.

Ensured with receiving a safe, fair and cordial online wagering experience, the best casinos stand out from the rest of the pack by means of offering player incentives, such as free bonuses, ongoing promotions and tournaments. The size of free money bonuses doesn't always matter, and in fact, can be misleading. What's most important - in regards to bonuses - is that the terms and conditions are reasonable for cashing out winnings derived from bonus use.

Other questions to consider: Does the online casino offer free play for practice as well as playing with real money? Are there tutorials and instructions on how to play the games? This is especially important for beginning gamblers who need to become familiar with game rules and/or develop strategy skills before playing with real money.

Rules of Online Casinos

Making sure you have a proper understanding of the rules of online casino games will immediately help give you a greater advantage against the house while playing online for money. See our rules section for more information on how to properly play online casino games for money.

Strategy of Online Casinos

Using correct gaming strategies is essential to becoming a winning player and maximizing your advantage against the house.

Best Online Casino Sites for 2012

Based on our Web research, we have found these casinos to be the best for game odds, customer service and ease of deposits and withdrawals. If you're seeking to wager with an online casino for money, these are great sites to get started. This list was updated on May 17, 2012.

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